• A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist Assistant

    If you have an interest and passion to help others, pursuing a career as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) could be something worth considering. Physical therapist assistants can work with athletes, the elderly, and people with disabilities. PTA is not only a rewarding, in-demand career, but also an intriguing chance to help improve the lives of people in need of rehabilitative care, those recovering from traumatic injuries or illness, and... Read More
  • Second-Half Push Not Enough as FNU Drops 78-69 Contest at Jacksonville

    BOX SCORE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 9, 2020) – Despite trailing by 15 at the half, the Florida National men’s basketball team (2-10) pulled within three midway through the second but could not take the lead, falling to Jacksonville (4-2), 78-69, during the second day of the BSN Sports Dolphin Classic. The Conquistadors dug themselves a hole in the first half, shooting just 29.7 percent from the floor including a 2-of-16... Read More
  • Conquistadors Drop Opening Game of the BSN Sports Dolphin Classic, 74-57

    BOX SCORE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 8, 2020) – A 21-3 run by the Privateers in the final seven minutes of the first half proved to be the difference as the Florida National Conquistadors (2-9) fell to New Orleans (1-3), 74-57, in the opening game of the BSN Sports Dolphin Classic. Jeffrey Hernandez led all Conquistadors with 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the floor. He also drained three 3-points, to... Read More
  • 10 Ways to Manage Your Online University Classes While Working Full-Time

    Working a full-time job and taking classes online isn’t as easy as it may seem. In fact, it can be just as demanding, if not more so, than a traditional classroom setting. It takes a certain amount of discipline to take courses online while working. Florida National University (FNU) has come up with a list of 10 ways to help full-time workers manage online classes.     1. Find a... Read More
  • Florida National Downed by Florida Atlantic

    BOX SCORE BOCA RATON, Fla. (December 3, 2020) – The Florida National Conquistadors (2-8) fell to NCAA Division I Florida Atlantic (2-2), 128-64, on Thursday evening. The Conquistadors were led by Jeffrey Hernandez, who scored 25 points on 10-of-26 shooting from the floor, including four treys. The junior forward also led the team in rebounding, grabbing 11 boards for the game’s only double-double. Senior Kenneth Santos added 19 points on... Read More
  • Four Conquistadors Score in Double-Figures as Short-Handed FNU Falls to St Thomas, 95-86

    BOX SCORE MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (December 1, 2020) – Using just eight players, the Florida National Conquistadors (2-7) fell to the St. Thomas Bobcats (3-2), 95-86, despite four student-athletes scoring in double figures. Senior Jose Benitez led all Conquistadors with 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting. The native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, grabbed five rebounds and was 3-of-4 from the free-throw line versus the Bobcats. Junior Jeffrey Hernandez added 21... Read More
  • 10 Reasons You Should Pursue a Career in Healthcare at FNU

    When determining which university will be best, students must consider their career goals, major, quality of education, financial situation, the list goes on. Are you wanting to jump into the healthcare industry? Students looking for the best school to study healthcare should consider one of the many programs offered at Florida National University (FNU). Here are the reasons that you should pursue a career in healthcare at FNU:    ... Read More
  • Second-half Comeback Not Enough in 91-86 Loss at Webber International

    BOX SCORE BABSON PARK, Fla. (November 28, 2020) – Using three different runs in the second half, the Florida National men’s basketball team (2-6) pushed the Webber International Warriors (3-5) to the brink, but could not come away with the win, falling 91-86 on Saturday afternoon. Senior Kenneth Santos led all Conquistadors with 33 points on 11-of-22 shooting (6-of-12 from 3-point range). Santos also converted 5-of-6 attempts from the free-throw... Read More
  • Santos Registers First Double-Double of the Season in 111-91 Loss to No. 9 Arizona Christian

    BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (November 23, 2020) – Senior Kenneth Santos recorded his first double-double of the 2020-21 season with a 27-point, 11-rebound performance versus the No.9-ranked Arizona Christian Firestorm (5-0) on Monday. For the second-straight day, a slow start by the Conquistadors (2-5) doomed FNU, dropping the contest, 111-91. The Firestorm used a 20-0 run to start the game – a deficit the Conquistadors could not overcome. Santos notched... Read More
  • Santos and Hernandez Combine for 51 Points in Loss to No. 9 Arizona Christian

    BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (November 22, 2020) – Senior Kenneth Santos and junior Jeffery Hernandez combine for 51 points in a 103-90 loss to the No. 9-ranked Arizona Christian Firestorm (4-0) on Sunday evening. The Conquistadors (2-4) were unable to overcome a 22-point, first-half deficit despite outplaying the nationally-ranked Firestorm in the final 20 minutes. FNU used solid shooting from the floor in the second half (51.4 percent) to pull... Read More